SOLUTION: 2/3 the sum of two numbers is 12. One of the numbers is 10, what is the other number?

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Question 1179146: 2/3 the sum of two numbers is 12. One of the numbers is 10, what is the other number?
Found 3 solutions by ikleyn, ewatrrr, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52780)   (Show Source):
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2/3 the sum is 12. Hence, 1/3 of the sum is 6. It means that the sum is 3*6 = 18. One of the two numbers is 10. It leaves 8 for the other number. ANSWER

Solved.

Easy mental exercise.

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@ewatrrr misread the problem, so her solution and her answer BOTH are incorrect.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source):
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Hi Let n be th e'other number' 10 + n = 12 |Simplify n = 2 Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source):
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